Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally in the Tarragona Underwater Park to form an artificial reef, La Dragonera is an intact cargo ship resting upright on a sandy substrate. The hull spans a substantial length, offering open cargo holds, exterior companionways, and a recognizable superstructure that attracts dense schooling fish and sedentary Mediterranean predators.
Extensive cargo vessel hull resting completely upright
Spacious open cargo holds allowing easy exterior and interior light penetration
Abundant resident marine life sheltering in the engine structures and hull crevices
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water temperatures and more reliable visibility occur through late spring and early autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European congerConger conger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common octopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| White seabreamDiplodus sargus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Mediterranean morayMuraena helena | Common |
Marine forecast
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